Big Bang Theory back in the running: BBM Canada, Aug. 22 to Aug. 28

The comedy series makes a winning return, with Big Brother 13 stationed in the #2 spot for the week.

Here are the top-ranked shows in Canada (for all persons 2+; all times ET), according to BBM, for Aug. 22 to 28, 2011:

Monday:CTV Evening News at 6 p.m. made it to the #1 spot for the evening with an average of 1.618 million viewers for the week. More news took the #2 spot, with CTV National News at 11 p.m. bringing in 1.285 million viewers.

Tuesday:CTV Evening News at 6 p.m. took a second win for the week and pulled 1.618 million viewers. America’s Got Talent on Citytv at 9 p.m. came in close behind with 1.455 million viewers.

Wednesday:CTV Evening News at 6 p.m. claimed top spot with 1.618 million viewers. Big Brother 13 on Global at 8 p.m. hauled in 1.509 million viewers for the night, enough to land in the #2 spot.

Thursday: Having made its way back to the top, Big Bang Theory on CTV at 8 p.m. pulled 1.717 million viewers for Thursday night. Big Brother 13 on Global at 9 p.m. took another second place win for the week, with 1.708 million viewers.

Friday: CTV Evening News at 6 p.m. took its last win for the week with 1.618 million viewers, while CTV National News at 11 p.m. sat in the #2 spot with 1.285 million viewers.

Saturday:CTV National News at 11 p.m. claimed top program for Saturday night and drew 1.285 million viewers. CTV Evening News Weekend at 6 p.m. came in behind with 1.215 million viewers.

Sunday: All eyes were on Big Brother 13 on Global at 8 p.m. as it drew 1.624 million viewers for the evening. CTV National News at 11 p.m. sat below in the #2 spot with 1.285 million viewers.